Life on campus

RMIT encourages healthy and active lifestyles through sustainable transport choices, providing secure bike parking options across all Australian campuses. We support cycling through the provision of free secure bike parking across all our campuses to students and staff. For more information visit our Sustainable transport page.

Hydration stations and drinking fountains have been installed across our campuses to make it easy to refill your own bottles. Our hydration stations can be found in all kitchenettes and student break out spaces. The bold yellow graphics on the stations show which were designed by an RMIT student.

The Sustainable Retail Framework has been created to support and encourage RMIT retailers towards becoming more sustainable in their day-to-day operations. 

As a Fairtrade University we also encourage the supply of Fair Trade certified products.

Our Campus Store has a Responsible Sourcing Framework to drive sustainability outcomes and minimise ethical risks in our supply chain. The selection of products at the Campus Store have a focus on showcasing student, alumni and Indigenous work.

• Organic bins: The team worked with food and drink vendors to ensure compostable packaging was used and organic bins were closely monitored to reduce contamination. 
• Reuse: No single-use plastics were supplied, glasses were purchased and collected for reuse.
• Hydration Stations: temporary drinking fountains were set up on each campus and people were encouraged to bring their reusable water bottles.
• Strong messaging was provided before the event and clearer, more consistent signage was used on the day with staff and student volunteers on hand to help.